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Queensland Finalizes Revised Plan for 2032 Brisbane Olympics

The updated plan includes a 60,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, regional event distribution, and the cancellation of several previous projects, but faces backlash over cultural, environmental, and funding concerns.

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A view of the city of Brisbane, Australia, July 4, 2021. Picture taken July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo
Fireworks filled the sky over Brisbane when the city was named host of the 2032 Olympics in July 2021

Overview

  • The Queensland government is set to unveil its revised Olympic infrastructure plan on March 25, featuring a new 60,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park as the centerpiece.
  • The plan scraps several previously announced projects, including the Brisbane Indoor Sports Centre, and redirects funds to other venues and regional event distribution.
  • Rowing Australia and Hockey Queensland have raised concerns about venue suitability, with rowing events proposed for Rockhampton's Fitzroy River and hockey potentially hosted at Ballymore instead of the Gold Coast.
  • Indigenous groups and environmental advocates are opposing the Victoria Park stadium due to its cultural and ecological significance, with potential legal challenges being considered.
  • Negotiations between the Queensland and federal governments over funding priorities, including the new stadium and Brisbane Live Arena, remain unresolved.